The Sephora Skin-Care Products People Are Buying Most While Social Distancing

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While anyone who loved skin care pre-COVID 19 likely still loves skin care even after this extended period at home, many of our actual routines have changed since most states entered varying degrees of lockdown in March. Perhaps there's a new issue to be addressed like sensitive, irritated skin that's been prone to breakouts lately. Or, maybe that extra indoor time has prompted the start of a new involved regimen or experimentation with not-so-pretty treatments.

We analyzed the data of what skin-care products POPSUGAR readers have been buying while social distancing these past few months. There's what you might expect, like plenty of face masks and overnight creams, but there were also vitamin C treatments, AHA/BHA peels, and sunscreen, too. (Kudos for remembering to still wear sunscreen while staying indoors.) These creams, oils, and gels can bring back the hydration that may suddenly be missing, plus serve as a skin reset in a time you need it most.

See the Sephora products people have been buying the most while socially distancing, ahead.

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
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Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

Superdehydrated, dull skin gets reset on a well-moisturized path with this pro-vitamin-B5-rich Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum ($48).

Peace Out Acne Healing Dots
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Peace Out Acne Healing Dots

Yes, the salicylic acid, vitamin A, and aloe vera in these Peace Out Acne Healing Dots ($19-$32) help heal pimples, but the patches also cover any picking temptation.

The Ordinary "Buffet"
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The Ordinary "Buffet"

The Ordinary "Buffet" ($15-$29) treats skin to 11 skin-friendly amino acids and a whole range of peptide complexes in just this one bottle.

Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment
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Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment

Pop this Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment ($26) right on any pimples that pop up, and the sulfur inside stops them dead in their tracks.

Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40
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Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40

This makeup-gripping Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 ($36) protects against the sun's rays (and blue light) while leaving skin with a luminous finish, too.

Olehenriksen Truth Serum Mini
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Olehenriksen Truth Serum Mini

This anti-aging Olehenriksen Truth Serum Mini ($24) uses orange and green tea extracts, collagen, and vitamin C to plump in fine lines and firm skin.

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops
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Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops ($36) defend against environmental stressors while bringing out a bronze glow without potential sun damage.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir
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Caudalie Beauty Elixir

This Caudalie Beauty Elixir ($18-$49) tightens pores and resets makeup for a refreshing — and toning — boost anytime.

The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum
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The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum

The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum ($10) slowly releases retinol over time, making it a good introduction to this product when worried about skin sensitivity.

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution ($8) has a range of acids to retexture skin, so it's baby soft — and an unforgettable bright red color.

Sephora Collection Face Mask
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Sephora Collection Face Mask

There are not only seven different options of the Sephora Collection Face Mask ($6) to treat different skin concerns, they're also buy three, get one free.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser
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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser ($16-$38) gently removes dirt and unclogs pores by using amino acids derived from silk.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask
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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask ($42) has avocado and coffeeberry to soothe sensitive undereye skin, plus there's retinol to firm up fine lines overnight.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 ($7-$13) can hydrate on the surface and deep within your skin as it features hyaluronic acids in different molecular weights to do so.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
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Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm ($22) uses vegan waxes alongside shea and murumuru seed butters to soften and tops it all off with a sweet, natural vanilla flavor.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel

There are seven total skin-resurfacing acids inside each pad of this Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel ($17-$150) for a spa-quality peel.

The INKEY List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum
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The INKEY List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum

The INKEY List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum ($11) imitates what collagen would do in firming and plumping up skin.

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum
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Drunk Elephant C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum

This Drunk Elephant C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum ($80) brightens up skin with a mix of antioxidants, nutrients, and fruit enzymes — and feels extra nice straight out of the fridge.

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum

While you're sleeping, the AHAs and salicylic acid in this Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum ($90-$134) are doing their skin-clearing work.

The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
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The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane

The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane ($8) seals in long-lasting hydration on your skin with an emollient oil.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment
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Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment ($85-$122) exfoliates dead skin cells, brightens up dark spots, and soothes any visible redness, too.

Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash
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Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash

This Fresh Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash ($15-$44) cleanses and tones skin and can even easily remove mascara.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème

Not only does this Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème ($39) brighten up the undereye area, it also color-corrects and smooths out skin for any concealer that may follow.

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
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Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask ($48) features antioxidant-rich maqui berries along with vitamin C to brighten skin and lock in moisture.

Sephora Favorites Sun Safety Kit
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Sephora Favorites Sun Safety Kit

Be so ready for summer with a whole range of UV protection in this Sephora Favorites Sun Safety Kit ($39) — and there are things to solve post-sun-related concerns like redness and dryness, too.

Innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Peel Off Mask
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Innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Peel Off Mask

The Innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Peel Off Mask ($15) uses clay from a Korean volcano to absorb excess oil and minimize the appearance of pores, too.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

This shine-controlling, oil-free Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 ($34-$44) leaves a velvety finish on skin before makeup and guards against UV rays and pollution, too.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream
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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

The Japanese purple rice in Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($20-$68) protects skin from external stressors, while algae and hyaluronic acid add a moisture boost.

Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask - Hydrating
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Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask - Hydrating

Both the Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask - Hydrating ($6) and the Farmacy Coconut Gel Sheet Mask - Brightening ($6) have hydrating coconut water inside, but one adds in hyaluronic acid and cucumber for extra moisture while the other brightens with purple broccoli extract.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum

This Olehenriksen Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum ($65) boasts the brand's highest concentration of vitamin C plus other skin-brightening, exfoliating acids.

Sephora Collection Cleansing and Exfoliating Wipes
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Sephora Collection Cleansing and Exfoliating Wipes

This Sephora Collection Cleansing and Exfoliating Wipes ($3-$8) are a quick way to cleanse your face, and the different formulas can do everything from mattifying to detoxifying.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
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Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

The anti-inflammatory ingredients in the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask ($25-$48) are a treat for puffy, tired skin . . . even if no long airplane trips are involved.

The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
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The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

Say "not today" to any premature signs of photoaging with The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil ($10), rich in linoleic and linolenic acids.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb ($22-$62) has a gel-cream texture that's not too heavy on oily or combination skin while it still offers a big serving of hydration.

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil
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Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil

This Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil ($40-$72) defends against free radicals and fills in fine lines as it hydrates even the most sensitive skin.

Olehenriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner
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Olehenriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner

The powerful AHAs in this Olehenriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner ($16-$29) can help reduce the appearance of acne scars and hyperpigmentation in as little as seven days.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform
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Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform

This combination retinol and lactic acid Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform ($30-$88) takes on wrinkles, dark spots, and dull skin, too.

Tatcha The Water Cream
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Tatcha The Water Cream

Applying Tatcha The Water Cream ($20-$68) results in a water burst upon contact as botanicals, nutrients, and (of course) hydration is released onto skin.

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
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Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores ($26) flushes out toxins, oil, and other debris that can dull skin or lead to breakouts.

Laneige Hypoallergenic Cica Sleeping Mask
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Laneige Hypoallergenic Cica Sleeping Mask

This Laneige Hypoallergenic Cica Sleeping Mask ($34) uses forest yeast extract to strengthen skin's natural barrier overnight when it's weakest (due to moisture loss).

Sephora Favorites Hydrating Fruity Face Set
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Sephora Favorites Hydrating Fruity Face Set

Dry skin has met its match with all the skin-soothing treats in this Sephora Favorites Hydrating Fruity Face Set ($39).

Caudalie Moisturizing Toner
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Caudalie Moisturizing Toner

Caudalie Moisturizing Toner ($28) balances skin's pH and works especially well under the eyes to make that skin stronger and able to better absorb any creams that follow.


Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
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Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado ($32-$50) can replace a traditional eye mask in its superhydrating powers.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser ($8-$20) gently cleans skin and removes makeup, too.

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Counteract any visible evidence of sun damage or aging with this skin-clarifying Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream ($28-$74).

Sephora Collection Mask Stick
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Sephora Collection Mask Stick

It's definitely easy to use this Sephora Collection Mask Stick ($4, originally $8) as it spreads on right where you need it straight from the tube (great for targeting just part of your face, or when using different masks on different areas).

Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream
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Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream

Five different forms of vitamin C are tackling dark circles in this Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream ($64).

Herbivore Blue Tansy Fruit Enzyme Resurfacing Clarity Mask
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Herbivore Blue Tansy Fruit Enzyme Resurfacing Clarity Mask

The anti-inflammatory ingredients inside this Herbivore Blue Tansy Fruit Enzyme Resurfacing Clarity Mask ($48) helps soothe red, irritated skin and resurface it, too.

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA ($6-$8) is a nongreasy lotion with many different types of hydration inside from sodium PCA to hyaluronic acid.

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